"Bowden says the 36-year-old right-hander could be an inexpensive starter on a short term deal. Bowden writes, "He proved with Toronto that he has something left in the tank; he can help the Padres be contenders. I also think it's possible he could return to Toronto to give them starting pitching depth." While the old adage is that you can never have enough starting pitching, the Blue Jays have already done a wonderful job in beefing up that part of their roster."
"Bowden's next fit for the Blue Jays is also a familiar face. Bo Bichette has spent his entire professional career in the Blue Jays organization, drafted in 2016 and debuting in 2019. Bowden says, "If the Blue Jays don't sign Kyle Tucker, it is likely Bichette will return to Toronto (assuming he hasn't signed by the time Tucker does). Outside of the fact that he is a home grown star and his marketability for the t"
Chris Bassitt, a 36-year-old right-hander who spent the last three years in Toronto, could return on a short-term, inexpensive deal to provide starting pitching depth or bulk relief. He showed he still has ability and was a core clubhouse presence during the Blue Jays' World Series run. The Blue Jays have already added starting pitching and bullpen pieces, so a Bassitt return is not a perfect fit but could be worthwhile depending on cost. Bo Bichette has spent his entire career in the Blue Jays organization, drafted in 2016 and debuting in 2019, and is likely to return if the team does not sign Kyle Tucker.
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